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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.85, 636.06 and 264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.85, 636.06 and 264.49 is: 365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.85 : 636.06 = 264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.85/636.06 = 264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.85x = 636.06 × 264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.85x = 168,231.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,231.51/460.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.05

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